Top Rankings
Bowling Green City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,586 students in Bowling Green City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Bowling Green City School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
2,586 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Bowling Green City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#414 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
63%
Graduation Rate
96%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.52
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
47 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
351 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
7%
# Black Students
102 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
4%
17%
# White Students
1,955 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
76%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
122 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
103
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
182
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
192
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
167
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
155
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
171
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
179
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
207
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
207
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
216
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
245
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
212
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
156
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
194
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,135 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,585 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,135
$17,216
Spending / Student
$14,585
$17,164
Best Bowling Green City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Conneaut Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
542 Haskins Rd
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0300
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0300
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #22.
Kenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 Kenwood Ave
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0500
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0500
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
Bowling Green High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
530 W Poe Rd
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0100
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 807 students
Rank: #44.
Bowling Green Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1079 Fairview Ave
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0200
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0200
Grades: 6-8
| 630 students
Rank: #55.
Crim Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Scott Hamilton Ave
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0400
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0400
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bowling Green Preschool
Magnet School
542 Haskins Rd
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 352-3576
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 352-3576
Grades: PK
| 103 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bowling Green City School District?
Bowling Green City School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,586 students.
What is the rank of Bowling Green City School District?
Bowling Green City School District is ranked #421 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bowling Green City School District?
76% of Bowling Green City School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bowling Green City School District?
Bowling Green City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Bowling Green City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,585 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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